Editorial Board - February 25, 2021
For a durable peace in the region, India and Pakistan have to find a way to get together. This requires statesmanship on both sides. And this will only be possible if there’s willingness on the part of the neighbours to resolve their issues.
Editorial Board - February 24, 2021
It will be a while before the the US-Taliban and the Taliban-Afghan government reaches its logical conclusion and peace returns to the country. Eventually the stability in Afghanistan will have to be the responsibility of the regional powers.
Editorial Board - February 23, 2021
It remains to be seen how the situation plays out in the state as the elections are held. But it will be a gripping, tough contest. And its outcome will leave a far-reaching impact on the course of politics across the country.
Editorial Board - February 22, 2021
It is unlikely that there will be a dialogue between India and Pakistan in near to medium term. Instead, there are more chances that the relations between the two will worsen going forward. The reason for this is the ongoing situation in Kashmir.
Editorial Board - February 18, 2021
There is hope that like Pangong Tso, the two countries will find a diplomatic solution to all the friction points along the Line of Actual Control, sooner than later. Solution to Pangong Tso stand-off has brightened the hope.
Editorial Board - February 17, 2021
Considering the pandemic is not going to go away any time soon and we might even see fresh spurt in the cases, the government should wait for a month or so before allowing the schools to reopen.
Editorial Board - February 16, 2021
The excessive focus on Gulmarg is drawing tourists away from other equally scenic places, some of them like Aharbal, Yusmarg, Tosamaidan, Gurez, historic old city in Srinagar have only recently found a prominent place on the tourist map of Kashmir. These places need development of tourist infrastructure and also a wider publicity for people to visit.
Editorial Board - February 15, 2021
New Delhi has been delaying the restoration of statehood to J&K. Truth is that Kashmir has come a long way since withdrawal of its autonomous status and the situation has held largely peaceful. This should have qualified J&K for the grant of statehood.
Editorial Board - February 11, 2021
The ongoing dis-engagement in Pangong Tso is a positive development and allows for dialogue to take place. A lot will depend on China’s behaviour in the near future. We can only hope that the communist country sticks to the path of dialogue.
Editorial Board - February 10, 2021
The one thing where New Delhi is chary of the new US administration is on human rights. The Biden administration has made it clear that it will not let go of human rights in its foreign policy pursuits.